Numbers 16:23 akjv — And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

American King James Version

"And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, "

— Numbers 16:23, American King James Version

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“And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,”
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“And Jehovah spake unto Moses, saying, ”
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“Yahweh spoke to Moses, saying,”
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“So the LORD spoke to Moses:”
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“And the Lord said to Moses:”
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“And the Lord said to Moses,”
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“And the Lord spake unto Moses, saying,”
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Numbers 16 — Context

And the LORD spoke to Moses and to Aaron, saying,

Separate yourselves from among this congregation, that I may consume them in a moment.

And they fell on their faces, and said, O God, the God of the spirits of all flesh, shall one man sin, and will you be wroth with all the congregation? ¶

And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

Speak to the congregation, saying, Get you up from about the tabernacle of Korah, Dathan, and Abiram.

And Moses rose up and went to Dathan and Abiram; and the elders of Israel followed him.

And he spoke to the congregation, saying, Depart, I pray you, from the tents of these wicked men, and touch nothing of theirs, lest you be consumed in all their sins.

Numbers 16:23 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Numbers 16:23 say?

Numbers 16:23 in the American King James Version reads: “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ”

Where is Numbers 16:23 in the Bible?

Numbers 16:23 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Numbers, chapter 16, verse 23.

Who wrote Numbers?

Numbers is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.

What is the book of Numbers about?

Numbers records Israel's forty years of wilderness wandering — two censuses (hence the name), rebellions, the failure at Kadesh-Barnea, and the slow journey to the plains of Moab. It is a sober portrait of human unbelief and God's patient faithfulness across a generation.

What are the major themes of Numbers?

Numbers explores themes including Wilderness, Faithfulness, Rebellion, Guidance, Provision. These themes shape the meaning and context of Numbers 16:23.

What translation should I read Numbers 16:23 in?

Numbers 16:23 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Numbers 16:23?

Numbers 16:23 reads (AKJV): “And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying, ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Numbers 16:23 akjv — And the LORD spoke to Moses, saying,

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Numbers 16 — Context

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